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S340 SAS

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

93,689 mi
Last recorded93,689 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS340 SAS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 93,689 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 93,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 93,679 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 92,161 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 92,161 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

n/s+os fromt suspension corroded;crossmember corroded;vehicle modified

Fail 6 Aug 2007 92,157 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front and rear wheel arch clearance, steering alignment, front exhaust pipe, o/s & n/s inner sills corroded, tank straps corroded, n/s lamp chip on glass, o/s/f & n/s/f suspension arms corroded.

Front crossmember corroded, o/s/f & n/s/f brake hose ferrules and steel ends corroded, front suspension not original, o/s/r & n/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded, tank and filter corroded, park brake cables corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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S340 SAS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,940 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S340 SAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S340 SAS registered?

S340 SAS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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